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1/24/2016

Leftover Ham Ideas


Ham and Cheese Pretzel Calzone - Pretzel is key here, I think

Ham and Cheese Puff - puff or croissant roll could work here

Scalloped Potatoes - very thinly sliced ham here

Stuffed Baked Potato - My favorite, although not listed, is potato, shredded ham, and BBQ sauce with a tiny pit of cheddar on top

Ham and Cheese Breakfast Enchilada - definitely up the Mexican (and health) factor and add some chilies (or bell pepper at least

Quiche Lorraine - this is VERY rich and filling. Best for a crowd


Cuban Sliders - that bread looks yummy, doesn't it?


Cuban Sandwich - I really like Cuban sandwiches. can you tell? And panini sandwiches for that matter.

Country Style Green Beans With Potatoes and Ham - I know this link calls it soup, but where I come from, this is just country style green beans. Maybe just go slightly easier on the broth.

Ham Pot Pie - this link looks like am amazing pot pie, but I modified mine heavily (was aiming at less total calories and easier to make. It didn't disappoint).
  • 2 medium-small potatoes diced into small cubes
  • 2 large carrots cut into small cubes
  • Handful of corn kernels
  • 1 cup of peas
  • 1 cup of chopped ham
  • Combine all ingredients into large frying pan and add enough chicken broth until mixture is half-way filled up with broth. Cook until everything's nice and steamy. 
  • Add milk (until as creamy as you like. I did about 1 cup) and 1-2 Tbsp of corn starch. Should get pretty gravy like at this point. Stick in pie dish. 
  • Roll out half of a pie crust (the thinner crust topping is crustier and yummier, plus less total butter/fat in the recipe this way). I used the Pillsbury rolled up crust. Take a rolling pin and make it even thinner (doubling in size so a half crust can fit over a whole pile dish). Doesn't have to be round b/c you're going to cut it into squares. Lay the squares slightly overlapping. 
  • Cook at 400F  until the crust looks nice and brown. The veggie/meat mix is basically already cooked going into the oven (I cooked mine about 20 minutes probably). 

1/04/2016

2016 New Years Resolutions

  1. Design and help build my own kitchen table
  2. Read at least one new book a month
  3. Increase vocabulary (i think this will come with reading more anyhow)
  4. Start a family fun night
  5. Take one painting lesson
  6. Take one dance lesson
  7. Take one wood working lesson 
  8. Learn a new song on the guitar or piano
  9. Sew something for my first niece/nephew ever
  10. Eat a fresh/raw vegetable at least once a day (I normally only eat them cooked or in form of juice)
  11. Exercise 3-5 times per week
  12. Take vitamins every day, including omega 
  13. Get (and keep) everything in the house more organized
  14. Do at least one side job outside of my main job (entrepreneurial work) 
  15. Pay off credit card
  16. Build up 3 months income in savings
  17. Make a family cookbook
  18. Floss every day
  19. Brush before bed
  20. Volunteer
  21. Actively work on improving relationships with those I'm closest to
  22. Stop cussing
  23. Develop  habit of changing negative thoughts into positive ones
  24. Drink at least one glass of water a day